NGC 146 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Leda galaxy group. NGC 146 has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1827, NGC 146 is classified as a type Sc spiral galaxy. It is often studied for its star formation activity and the presence of various stellar populations. Observations of NGC 146 contribute to our understanding of galaxy evolution and structure in the universe.